Ivory Coast rain and sun to boost cocoa mid-crop: farmers
Abundant rain mixed with sunny spells in most of Ivory Coast’s cocoa regions last week will boost the mid-crop in the world’s biggest producer, farmers...
Cabin crew swap aircraft aisles for hospitals in UK’s coronavirus fight
Britain’s temporary hospitals are seeking volunteers from airlines, calling on cabin crew members who are currently grounded to use their first-aid skills and calm manner...
Wall St. gains as investors weigh stimulus against shutdown
Wall Street rose on Monday as President Donald Trump followed last week’s massive fiscal stimulus package by extending his stay-at-home guidelines, leaving investors hopeful that...
flydubai to reduce staff pay for three months due to coronavirus
United Arab Emirates carrier flydubai will reduce pay for its employees for three months from April due to the impact of the global coronavirus crisis...
Hard times shape speedy Saudi and Kuwaiti coronavirus response
The world’s last major coronavirus outbreak, in 2012, began in Saudi Arabia, where a faltering response allowed the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) to kill...
Ukraine parliament at odds over bills needed to secure $8 billion IMF package
Ukrainian lawmakers on Monday failed at their first attempt to approve an emergency budget, appoint a finance minister or pass reform bills needed to unlock...
Ukrainian MPs approve banking law needed for IMF loans at first reading
Ukraine’s parliament on Monday approved at the first reading a banking law needed to qualify for new loans from the International Monetary Fund....
World equity markets edge higher despite oil plunge to 2002 lows
Global equity benchmarks rose slightly on Monday despite a drop in oil prices to their lowest levels since 2002, as central banks and the United...
Ukraine parliament approves new finance, health ministers at special session
Ukraine’s parliament on Monday approved the appointment of a new finance minister and health minister....
Some ultra-Orthodox Israelis chafe at coronavirus restrictions
Israeli police have used a drone, helicopter and stun grenades in recent days to prevent people gathering in an ultra-Orthodox Jewish neighborhood of Jerusalem in...
